Frontline delivers solid Q2 earnings
Bermudian-headquartered Frontline Ltd, a shipping company engaged primarily in the ownership and operation of oil tankers and product tankers, has reported net income of $47.1 million for the second q…
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John Townsend is new CFO at Digicel
Telecommunications industry veteran John Townsend has been appointed chief financial officer at the Digicel Group.
Immediately prior to joining Digicel, Mr Townsend was CFO – Business Group at Verizon…
Immediately prior to joining Digicel, Mr Townsend was CFO – Business Group at Verizon…
Cannabis plants seized by police in separate operations
Police discovered a “substantial” amount of cannabis at a Hamilton Parish home last week when they assisted dog wardens in the seizure of several animals.
A police spokeswoman said that members of the…
A police spokeswoman said that members of the…
New BMS hire to focus on Caribbean
BMS Group, the independent specialist re/insurance broker with an operation in Bermuda, has appointed Germán Torres-Ortíz as managing director and head of Caribbean facultative business for BMS Re Lat…
Flex LNG declares Q2 profit of $44 million
Bermudian-based Flex LNG Ltd has reported net income of $44.3 million for the second quarter 2022, compared to net income of $55.8 million for the first quarter of the year.
The liquefied natural gas …
The liquefied natural gas …
French legacy medmal for Compre
Compre, the international legacy group headquartered in Bermuda, has announced it has received regulatory approval to acquire the French medical malpractice portfolio from a European-based insurer for…
Bailey’s Bay name three colts for Eastern Counties Cup final
Bailey’s Bay have made five changes to their Eastern Counties Cup team for the final against holders St David’s on Saturday, introducing three colts and recalling veteran batsmen Stephen Outerbridge…
Threats to reefs have ‘increased dramatically’ due to climate change – BUEI speaker
A Bahamian conservationist hopes to share her great love for the ocean and her desire to protect it with Bermudians on Saturday.
Being less than a week old when she had her first dip in the sea, Casu…
Being less than a week old when she had her first dip in the sea, Casu…
‘Inclusion’ Aims To Support LGBTQ+ Youth
| [Written by Stephen Wright] When Onuri Smith set up Inclusion Bermuda – a non-profit organisation empowering and inspiring the island’s LGBTQ+ youth – he imagined how he as a youngster could have benefitted from greater guidance and support. Still only 19 years old, Mr Smith admits he experienced homophobic abuse growing up in Bermuda and hopes […] |
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Players Compete In Caribbean Championships
| Bermuda players were back on the court competing in the WATA XXVII Senior Caribbean Singles and Doubles Championships 2022 in Jamaica. James Dodgson competed in the men’s singles 40 round robin division and lost in straight games to Ramon Chan-A-Sue from Guyana 11-2, 11-5, 11-5. Peter Drury, competing in the men’s singles 50 round robin […] |
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Hollis Helps Stenhousemuir Win Promotion
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda batter Dennico Hollis has helped Stenhousemuir Cricket Club win the Western Division One title with a game to spare. Hollis, who was part of Bermuda’s squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B in Uganda and Jersey this summer, said he is excited to test himself in the Western […] |
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Queen of Bermuda to be out and about in Hamilton tomorrow to ring in Pride weekend
The Queen of Bermuda will help ring in the start of Pride celebrations this weekend with a full day of meet-and-greets.
Mark Anderson said he will be dressed as his alter ego, Sybil Barrington, in sev…
Mark Anderson said he will be dressed as his alter ego, Sybil Barrington, in sev…
Eva Frazzoni Signs For Hashtag FC In UK
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda women’s national team captain Eva Frazzoni has signed for semi-professional team Hashtag FC in England. Frazzoni, 24, made her debut for Hashtag FC as a second-half substitute in a goalless draw away to AFC Wimbledon last weekend. The attacking midfielder enjoyed a successful summer, captaining Somerset Trojans Big Ballers to a […] |
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Sessions Pop-Up Jazz Lounge On August 30
| The Tino Martinez Quintet [TMQ] will be featured at the Daylesford bar on Tuesday, August 30 from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “If you missed the last pop-up set, no worries. TMQ is back with another pop-up jazz lounge at the Daylesford Bar from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Are you looking for a mature and […] |
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Minors Begins Summer Series In Wellington
| Ki-Juan Minors began competing in the Equestrian Sports Production [ESP] Summer Series II in Wellington, Florida. During the 1.30m open jumper [II2d] with a jump off class, Minors and Gantos G finished 2nd, the pair clocked a clear first round time of 44.029 and a clear jump off round time of 36.003. Related Stories Equestrian […] |
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Maycock & Joell Continue Tournament
| David Maycock and Dennis Joell continued competing in the Pan American Bowling Confederation Champion of Champions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On day two, the pair began competing in the men’s singles. After eight games, Maycock is in 17th place with 1,630 pins, while Joell is in 28th with 1,435 pins. Maycock is now in […] |
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Video: August 25th Bernews Morning Newsflash
| BPS confirm death of 57-year-old Judy Severe, abandoned car removed from Fort Victoria, Denton Williams resigns as RA Chief Executive, Ministry announces scholarship recipients, retail sales increased 2% in May 2022, Steinhoff Scholarships awarded to Osei Agyapong, Imogen Peckett, Logan Soares, and Naphisa Smith, BELCO clarifies North Power Station approvals, students create impressive popsicle bridge, and 109 […] |
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Legislators, regulators warned of the need for action on catastrophe insurance
Thirty years after one of the costliest and most consequential natural disasters in American history, the (re)insurance industry is warning legislators and regulators that urgent action is needed to p…
Warwick act fast to ban spitting culprit Torleair Caines
Torleair Caines, the Warwick all-rounder, has been suspended for two games by his club for spitting at an opposing player in the Athene T20 Premier Division match of the day at PHC Field on Sunday.
Th…
Th…
In-favour Nahki Wells starts as Bristol City win again in Carabao Cup
Nahki Wells was substituted at half-time in Bristol City’s 3-1 Carabao Cup second-round win over Wycombe Wanderers last evening at Adams Park, but that can be seen as a positive for the Bermuda captai…
David Maycock and Dennis Joell find the going tough in Brazil
David Maycock and Dennis Joell have endured a tough time at the Pan American Bowling Confederation Champion of Champions tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The pair find themselves languishing in t…
The pair find themselves languishing in t…
Ajani Burchall ruled out for the season through injury
Ajani Burchall says he is looking forward to making a full recovery and getting back on the football pitch at the earliest opportunity after a knee injury ruled him out for the rest of the season.
The…
The…
Bermuda to be represented at World Seniors Golf Championships
Bermuda will be keen to build on their past success competing at the 2022 World Seniors Golf Championships in Napa, California, starting today.
The island’s team of Max Abend, Ed Faries, Jim Ferguson,…
The island’s team of Max Abend, Ed Faries, Jim Ferguson,…
Clarien Bank increases base lending rates
Clarien will adjust its Bermuda dollar base lending rate by 50 basis points (0.50 per cent) on September 1, following the US Federal Reserve rate increase on July 27, the bank has announced.
It will m…
It will m…
L&G Re Wraps Up Successful Summer Internship
| Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] has provided internship opportunities for two Bermudian students this summer, placing one in the group’s London headquarters. A spokesperson said, “Trae Smith, 22, started at L&G Re on Par-La-Ville Road, Hamilton, on the 7th of June, while Victoria Lindsay spent eight weeks at Legal & General in London. This […] |
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Hands & Gazzard To Compete In CAZOVA
| Bermuda will be sending another women’s team to participate in the second leg of the CAZOVA U23 Beach Volleyball tour to be held in Santa Cruz, Trinidad from August 26 – 29. The team is made up of Megan Hands and Natalie Gazzard, and will be coached by Jonathan Gazzard who said, “Following the bronze […] |
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BCAA Notice About Sanctions/Russian Aircraft
| The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] issued an advisory relating to the handling of Russian aircraft as it relates to the sanctions imposed due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The UK joined numerous other allies around the world such as the US, Canada, Switzerland and the EU in imposing the sweeping sanctions against Russia, and all […] |
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 24 2022
| August 24 saw 10,252 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $107,315.60 BD. 600 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $34.00 per share, while another 7,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.35 per share. 1,500 shares were traded by West Hamilton […] |
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Belco in climbdown with regulator over ‘misleading claims’ row
The island’s electricity supplier was tonight forced into a climbdown in its war of words with the regulator in the face of legal action over ‘misleading claims’.
A statement from Belco was issued “at…
A statement from Belco was issued “at…
BELCO Clarifies North Power Station Approvals
| Noting that it is at “the request of the Regulatory Authority,” BELCO “clarified statements concerning the approval process for the North Power Station.” A spokesperson said, “At the request of the Regulatory Authority, Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today clarified statements concerning the approval process for the North Power Station [NPS]. “BELCO submitted a proposal […] |
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Scholarships: Agyapong, Peckett, Soares & Smith
| The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] has awarded the BZS Steinhoff Scholarships to Osei Agyapong, Imogen Peckett, Logan Soares, and Naphisa Smith. A spokesperson said, “Four Bermudian students have been awarded a combined $15,000 in educational funds as part of the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] annual BZS Steinhoff programme. Osei Agyapong, Imogen Peckett, Logan Soares and Naphisa […] |
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Covid: 109 Positive, 121 Active, 5 In Hospital
| The Ministry received 4,023 test results — spanning 7 days — and 109 were positive, so there are now 121 known active cases, of which 5 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4023 test results, and 109 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a […] |
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 24 2022
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 24] include acting appointments and public notification. Magistrate & Coroner Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0829/2022 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 24 August 2022 Government Notice No. _______ Acting Appointment Judicial Department Her Excellency, The Governor, after consultation with […] |
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Weather Forecast For Thursday August 25
| Thursday, August 25 is expected to see bright and sunny, a few showers, with the high to be near 32°C/89°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset […] |
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Mixed bag of trading on the BSX
The RG/BSX Index rose 0.91 of a point (0.04 per cent) to close at 2,456.29, after four issues traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd. was unchanged at $34 after 600 shares …
Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd. was unchanged at $34 after 600 shares …
Latest figures show slight drop in active Covid-19 cases
Health officials today said there has been a modest drop in Covid-19 cases, with 121 people infected and five people in hospital.
At the island’s last update on August 17, there were 144 active cases …
At the island’s last update on August 17, there were 144 active cases …
Government unveils plan to help revitalise St David’s
A central “neighbourhood commercial centre” and new housing for seniors at Burrows Hill are among “opportunity sites” to revitalise St David’s, a community plan has revealed.
Residents want rid of the…
Residents want rid of the…
City’s Summer Internship Programme Ends
| The City of Hamilton’s Summer Internship Programme will end this week for the thirteen students that took part. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton’s Summer Internship Programme concludes this Friday after eight knowledge-packed weeks. “Thirteen students from various areas of studies were hired for the paid internship opportunity from a pool of more than […] |
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Column: Victoria Cunningham On Education
| [Opinion column written by the OBA’s Victoria Cunningham] Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom – Oprah Winfrey Much has been said about the Governments plans to reform education in our High Schools…however, little, if anything, has been done. For several years, the One Bermuda Alliance has been calling for […] |
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Police On LGBTQ+ Community And Events
| “This is an important week for our LGBTQ+ community members with several upcoming events planned for Bermuda Pride 2022,” Police Commissioner Darrin Simons said, adding that the “BPS is committed to serving, respecting, and protecting each of our community members.” Police Commissioner Darrin Simons said, “This is an important week for our LGBTQ+ community members with several upcoming […] |
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Slight increase in retail sales
Retail sales in Bermuda continued their rebound in May, albeit slightly, increasing for the second consecutive month year-over-year, as reflected in the May 2022 Retail Sales Index.
After adjustin…
After adjustin…
Clarien Bank increase base lending rates
Clarien will adjust its Bermuda Dollar base lending rate by 50 basis points (0.50 per cent) September 1, following the US Federal Reserve rate increase on July 27, the bank has announced.
It will mean…
It will mean…
Police pledge commitment to help people in the LGBTQ+ community
Leading police officers today highlighted their commitment to help people in the LGBTQ+ community as preparations continued for Pride events this weekend.
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons added th…
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons added th…
Retail Sales Increased 2% In May 2022
| After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 4.5% in May – the overall volume of retail sales increased 2.0% compared to May 2021, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the May 2022 Retail Sales Index. May’s retail […] |
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BPS Confirm Death Of 57-Year-Old Judy Severe
| The police have now confirmed the death of 57-year-old visitor Judy Severe, who died this weekend at Horseshoe Bay Beach. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of Ms. Judy Severe. “Ms. Severe was one of several visiting cruise ship passengers at the Horseshoe Bay Beach on Saturday, the 21st […] |
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Police name drowning victim as Judy Severe, 57
A 57-year-old female visitor to Bermuda who drowned while swimming at Horseshoe Bay on Saturday has been named by police as Judy Severe.
She was said to be among several visiting cruise ship passenger…
She was said to be among several visiting cruise ship passenger…
Slowest start to hurricane season for 30 years, but forecasters say ‘don’t be complacent’
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season has had the quietest start to the season in 30 years, but is still expected to pick up in the coming months.
So far this year, only three named storms have been repo…
So far this year, only three named storms have been repo…
Youth Library to close for a day for staff training
The Youth Library will be closed on Friday for staff training, the Department of Libraries and Archives said. It will reopen for use at 9am on Saturday.
A spokesman for the department said: “We apolog…
A spokesman for the department said: “We apolog…
New ship to cruise to Bermuda
Bermuda is to be among the ports of call for the delivery trip across the Atlantic Ocean for the MSC Seascape, which has been built by Italy’s Fincantieri ship building group.
The cruise ship successf…
The cruise ship successf…
Hoegh LNG Partners improves Q2 profit
Bermudian-based Hoegh LNG Partners LP reported a five-fold increase in net income during the second quarter of the year compared to the prior year period.
The floating liquefied natural gas service pr…
The floating liquefied natural gas service pr…